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A pair of crew members work on the drilling deck of Parker Rig 272 at Prudhoe Bay in May. The oil industry has lost 25 percent of its jobs since hitting a peak in 2015, with about 3,600 jobs lost over the past two years. (Photo/Michael Dinneen/For the Journal)
Alaska seasonally adjusted unemployment rate hit 7 percent in July according to the state Labor Department.
It’s the highest the unemployment rate the state has seen in nearly five years since it was at 7.1 percent in October 2012.
The rate was up 0.2 percentage points from June, up 0.5 for the year and up 0.3 from July of last year.
By comparison, the national adjusted unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in July.
Neither incumbent Rep. Sarah Vance or challenger Brent Johnson have claimed 50% of votes in the race
Extended periods of light to moderate snow are expected Friday through Sunday morning
The utility produces 90% of its electricity using natural gas
Troopers sought help from the public in a search for Tanner Allen Geiser
Woodruff, Miller charged with felony first-degree assault for alleged conduct during May arrest in Kenai
The owner sought to operate a retail marijuana establishment at Swanson Square in Kenai
Winter weather advisory and other messages from National Weather Service effective through Friday morning
Soldotna sharks give $4,000 scholarship to local gift shop
Included in the work session notes is a potential calendar describing weeks running from Monday to Thursday starting in August 2025
